Written by guitarist/vocalist Jordan Wiggins for his now-wife, Danielle, “My Only Heart” captures the exhilarating feeling of being completely known and loved by another person. With vocalist Andrea Wasse‘s expressive voice at the helm, the song marries a grooving rhythm section with rich, swirling guitar textures, embodying both the brightness and grounding nature of true love.

I was trying to capture a glimpse of how Danielle makes me feel. She’s so bright, which I think “My Only Heart” conjures with its resonant, swirling guitars and grooving rhythm section. At the same time, she’s down to earth and comforting, which Andrea‘s vocals really drive home. The song got faster and faster in tempo the more we worked on it. The demo was significantly slower, and I think the version you hear is maybe the third iteration of recording. Louie [Schultz] (multi-instrumentalist) brought some beautiful strings to the track late in the recording process, partially inspired by the Eurythmics’ “Here Comes the Rain Again.” – Jordan Wiggins

I think what makes “My Only Heart” unique is that out of our current batch of songs together, this one was born in Jordan‘s brain and doesn’t immediately sound like something that came from mine. This is totally Danielle‘s song. Even her friends know it as her song. – Andrea Wasse

Since 2014, Nightjacket have been a leading presence in Los Angeles’ indie and dream pop scene, crafting lush soundscapes and mesmerizing live performances. Formed by Jordan Wiggins and later joined by Louie Schultz and Andrea Wasse in 2019, Nightjacket channel their shared love of dreamy alternative rock into music that feels both timeless and transportive. Drawing inspiration from bands like Mazzy Star, The Sundays, R.E.M., and Cocteau Twins, their songs weave together intricate guitars, pulsing rhythms, and cinematic production.

“My Only Heart” showcases a slightly more upbeat, groove-driven side of Nightjacket, while still retaining their signature dreamlike atmosphere. The track was mixed by legendary producer Garth Richardson (Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers) and recorded at Schultz‘s studio with longtime collaborator Adam Lasus (Lilys, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Yo La Tengo) helming the production.

Marking their second release since signing with Sonic Unyon Records, Nightjacket are set to release their full-length album later this year. “My Only Heart” follows the success of “All of My Friends,” which was recently featured on Apple TV+’s Dark Matter. As the band prepares for their next chapter, “My Only Heart” offers a heartfelt glimpse into the radiant and ever-evolving world they continue to create.

“All of My Friends” is a blend of Americana and dream pop from the mind of Andrea Wasse, the self-proclaimed queen of arrested development. A lot of the band’s friends left Los Angeles over the last few years due to the union strikes, the pandemic, and housing crisis, which made Andrea feel like she was getting left behind. A layered, three part harmony ties together this sentiment of friends moving on without them. 

“We really tried to make the song a journey, so that it grows and has new elements that pop in and pull your attention as you listen along,” says Jordan Wiggins. “Hopefully it’s a ride for people, like rolling down Sunset Blvd., passing neon signs, peering into bars and turning in and out of alleyways until you get to where it’s bright again.”

We used to run this town

the cool kids of sunset blvd

all of my friends left the city 

for the suburbs and a backyard

Nightjacket have established themselves as a prominent indie dream pop act in the Los Angeles music scene. With lush soundscapes, pulsing beats, and soaring vocals, Nightjacket have received critical acclaim from various media outlets including Stereogum, SPIN, American Songwriter and Under The Radar, and have consistent airplay on NPR affiliates such as KCRW.

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